prma surgeons travel to foreign countries to help those in need
A Call To Serve

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin This July, PRMA Plastic Surgery will team with HELPS International to serve individuals in need in the rural mountains of Guatemala. HELPS International has developed a system of volunteer medical teams to address the healthcare crisis of Latin America. The medical teams are comprised of around 100 physicians, surgeons, nurses, […]

the importance of having a friend through your breast cancer journey
“Breast” Friends and a Journey Home

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A friend is someone you can easily relate to; someone who you can trust and who understands your emotions and feelings. A friend is someone who makes a positive impact on your life, someone who meets and answers your needs and does so willingly without expecting anything in return. You […]

Bras After Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin Will you need a new bra after breast reconstruction surgery?  Whether you are having immediate or delayed breast reconstruction, you will most likely need new bras after your surgery. Surgical Bra Immediately after breast reconstruction surgery, you will usually be placed in a surgical bra. The surgical bra is similar […]

am I a candidate to keep my nipples during breast reconstruction
What is Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy?

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin We have received numerous calls recently regarding nipple-sparing mastectomy. We thought sharing some valuable information from our website on the procedure would be helpful. Please also watch PRMA patient Rhonda discuss her experience with traveling from out of state for DIEP flap breast reconstruction with nipple-sparing mastectomy below! What […]

how to tell your children that you have breast cancer
Involving Your Family In Your Breast Cancer Journey

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you involve your family after a breast cancer diagnosis?  Among the many difficult questions parents face when a family member is diagnosed with cancer is “What do I tell my children?” Fearful that they might upset or worry their youngsters and teens, some parents withhold the news. But even […]

prma patient shares her journey through stage 2 breast reconstruction recovery
The Final Fitting: A Journey through Revision Surgery

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is recovery after breast reconstruction revision surgery like?  Back in February, Angie underwent DIEP Flap breast reconstruction surgery. She wanted to share her experience with women, so she made a video diary after surgery. Each day she documented what she was doing to recover and how she was feeling. Her […]

when should women start getting mammograms
The Great Mammogram Debate

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin When should you get a mammogram? Recently the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new recommendations for breast cancer screening. Although the American Cancer Society (along with many other medical organizations) recommend annual screening mammograms starting at age 40, USPSFT is now advocating mammogram screening every two years after […]

prma research team aims to further inform patients with their own studies
PRMA Research Strives to Solve Unanswered Questions

July 09, 2020 Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin The fields of breast cancer and breast reconstruction research have made incredible strides over recent years. New advances in chemotherapy agents, genetics, and surgical management of advanced breast cancer continue to change the landscape of treatment on a regular basis. Similarly, breast reconstruction research continues to […]